Play TherapyPlay Therapy uses the therapeutic powers of play to help children explore and process difficulties they are facing in their lives.
Also offering Filial Play Therapy to parents - encouraging positive attachments at home through play. Training parents in skills used by Play Therapists to foster open communication, emotional expression and build on attachments. Filial Play Therapy is suited for children aged 3- 10 years. |
Family TherapyFamilies are complex, with current and historical trauma and challenges.
Family Counselling can be for the individual, couples or the family together. Melanie supports families to better understand their challenges, as well as focusing on their strengths exploring relationships and improving communication. Using a systemic approach to explore with the family the best way to support them to achieve their goals. |
Individual CounsellingEveryone deserves the opportunity to focus on their wellbeing and work towards becoming the best person they can be. Melanie prioritises a client centred approach, recognising each individual is an expert in their own life. Melanie provides individual Counselling, working one on one in a safe caring environment to provide support, guidance and tools to help clients navigate their journey towards healing and self discovery.
Melanie is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Recovery). |
Who we work with
Melanie's qualifications and years of experience she can support clients with a range of difficulties including:
Family Relationship Difficulties- Parent - child, families
Coping with changes in life (young children, teenage years) family transitions (separation, blended families)
Parenting
Attachment concerns
Sexual Abuse
Protective Behaviours
Trauma, complex childhood trauma
Self esteem/ self worth
Grief and Loss
Depression
Social Skills and boundaries
Emotional Regulation
Self control and impulstivity
Anxiety
Autism and ADHD
Sensory disorders
Capacity Building
Now supporting Redress approved clients
Family Relationship Difficulties- Parent - child, families
Coping with changes in life (young children, teenage years) family transitions (separation, blended families)
Parenting
Attachment concerns
Sexual Abuse
Protective Behaviours
Trauma, complex childhood trauma
Self esteem/ self worth
Grief and Loss
Depression
Social Skills and boundaries
Emotional Regulation
Self control and impulstivity
Anxiety
Autism and ADHD
Sensory disorders
Capacity Building
Now supporting Redress approved clients
Please note I am unable to provide a crisis service to clients.
In the event of an emergency please contact Lifeline (13 11 14), call emergency services on 000, or present to your local Accident and Emergency Department for support.
In the event of an emergency please contact Lifeline (13 11 14), call emergency services on 000, or present to your local Accident and Emergency Department for support.
